Stick Around
October 30, 2011 by Suz | 77 Comments
I’ve been going back & forth about how, when, what to say. But as per usual, I can’t hold back. I won’t.
First, I want to say thank you. Thank you for the months, years of support. There have been so many times that comments left on my TTC & infertility posts, tweets, emails & words said have kept me going through the roughest of our infertility roller coasters.
Husband & I decided last Saturday morning {like 730a before my brother’s wedding} that I should poas since AF hadn’t arrived & that way I’d know whether or not I should drink that night. I didn’t drink. A big blue plus sign popped up almost immediately on that e.p.t. test {which I didn’t photo or keep}! I ran & woke up Jason. In happy shock, we laid in bed for a minute just smiling. We decided we needed to share & soon, before the rest of the house woke up. Together, we walked into my parents’ bedroom & woke them up with our positive pee-stick news! Mom freaked, Dad was cautiously excited. We walked out of the room & my Nana immediately guessed, so we let them in on our secret too.
Monday morning, I went into my RE & had my blood drawn. Even though I thought I knew what the call would say, I sat at work on pins & needles. Even being crazy enough to take my cell with me in the bathroom & down to the lunch room, I still missed the 1p call saying that my progesterone level was off the chart & my beta at 15dpiui was 1017. I was shaking. I was leaving work early anyways to head to Charlotte/Gastonia for my great-aunt’s Tuesday morning funeral, so the last two hours I was there were a blur. I called Jason. He called his parents & sister. I called the RE over & over for clarification but kept getting voice mails. I told my friend Brooke at work. At 3, as I was sharing the news with my good buddy & awesome IF cheerleader Alethea, my RE office called me back. They felt my beta was high enough to not do a repeat beta. She said not to stress about possible multiples for now. I’m to continue my progesterone supps as well as my morning synthroid pill. Our first ultrasound is Nov 8th.
This is happening. My symptoms weren’t fake. I’m officially pregnant y’all!
I know it’s early {yesterday I was 5 weeks}. Things could go wrong. We still have so far to go until we’re holding that future baby of our dreams. But I’m thrilled ~ my body actually finally did what I’ve been wanting for so long. So even if there’s heartbreak, I’m focusing now on this overwhelming joy. Know that just as I’ve over-shared our 23 cycles of TTC, I’ll probably be over-sharing this pregnancy {but not yet on FB}. Y’all have been with me through TTC & I can’t thank you enough or put into words what your excitement over this announcement means to me.
I’m so sorry if this news hurts any of the brave women in my life still TTC. I’m still cheering for you & am there if you need anything. I hate that my news might pain your heart.
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October 30, 2011 at 11:01 am
SQUEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!! I told you when you broke the news to us I was bawling. I am SO happy for you, just so happy. You are going to be the best mom. <3 Love you.
November 1, 2011 at 10:03 am
Thank you Diana. Thanks for your support & that fun post you did for me. I really appreciate it. Much love!
October 30, 2011 at 11:03 am
YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS!!
Oh my goodness!!! I’ve been waiting all week since I saw your post about going to the RE to see the results!! I’m so, so happy for you!
November 1, 2011 at 9:48 am
Thanks!!
October 30, 2011 at 11:04 am
Congratulations Suz!!!! I’m beyond excited for you and your husband! You’re going to be an amazing mother and I can’t wait to read about your journey! Xoxo
November 1, 2011 at 9:49 am
Thank you so much Rebecca!
October 30, 2011 at 11:07 am
I am still completely elated for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHBABYAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
November 1, 2011 at 9:49 am
Hahaha! I still think it’s crazy that you, Miranda & I are all KU. Something was in your BlogHer room’s water!!
October 30, 2011 at 11:09 am
I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!! I can’t wait to read all about this pregnancy and the baby(ies?) to follow. Big hugs!!
November 1, 2011 at 9:50 am
Thanks so much!
October 30, 2011 at 11:10 am
Sent over by Diana from Hormonal Imbalances and I’m so happy I came. Congrats to you, your husband and your family!! How truly exciting!! What a long journey you’ve been on and by far it’s not over yet but I think you have such a great attitude about your pregnancy. Every seed that takes root is a gift, a blessing, though you already know that. Enjoy this bliss and I will keep you guys in my prayers as you continue your journey to parenthood!
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November 1, 2011 at 9:51 am
Thank you so much for reading & your encouragement. I really appreciate it. I am loving this bliss!
October 30, 2011 at 11:38 am
OMG!!! SUZE!!! I am so so so so excited for you guys! I have been waiting and hoping to hear this news from you. I wanted it for you so much.
I feel like crying now! Happy tears
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November 1, 2011 at 9:51 am
Happy tears for sure. It’s how I feel reading all these sweet comments. Thank you Molly!
October 30, 2011 at 11:46 am
AAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!! Thrilled for you, sweet friend. Positively thrilled.
November 1, 2011 at 9:51 am
Yay! Thanks Suzanne.
October 30, 2011 at 12:09 pm
That is wonderful news! Lots of prayers for great things at your ultrasound and a healthy pregnancy. How exciting!
November 1, 2011 at 10:02 am
Please keep those prayers coming. I’m definitely a believer in the power of prayer coming through IF. Thank you!
October 30, 2011 at 12:11 pm
YAY!!! I knew it! I’ve been thinking about and praying for you! I’m SO thrilled for you Suz!
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November 1, 2011 at 10:02 am
Thank you Erika!
October 30, 2011 at 12:20 pm
congrats! I ‘know’ you via Diana and I’m thrilled for you. Sending many, many prayers your way for a happy pregnancy. Go crazy!
November 1, 2011 at 9:53 am
Oh I’m definitely going a bit crazy! Crazy excited! Thanks for your comment.
October 30, 2011 at 12:27 pm
I still cry happy tears when I think of your news I’m so, so happy for you both!! I high-fives the baby Jesus for ya
November 1, 2011 at 9:53 am
Speed your support has been so appreciated. Yay Baby Jesus FTW!
October 30, 2011 at 12:53 pm
Yaaaaaaaah Baby! Congrats Suz, I’m so so so glad this has finally happened for you! I can’t wait to hear allllllll the oversharing details.
November 1, 2011 at 9:54 am
Thanks Suzanne. You know oversharing will be coming soon!
October 30, 2011 at 1:24 pm
Congratulations, Suz! I’m so, so excited for you! H&H9M!
November 1, 2011 at 9:54 am
Thanks Joanna.
October 30, 2011 at 1:52 pm
I knew it. I knew it would happen! God bless you guys and I cant wait to follow your journey. This is the best news I have heard all day, week, month. SO HAPPY FOR YOU! AHHHHHHHHHHH
*chases tail like crazed dog*
November 1, 2011 at 9:55 am
Hahaha! I love that image of you running around! Thanks for your cheerleading ~ I really appreciate it.
October 30, 2011 at 1:54 pm
YAY! Congrats!
November 1, 2011 at 9:55 am
Thanks Amy!!